Author Archives: Gareth Prior

In Pictures: NET 208 receives its stripes

Posted on Friday 20 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

No sooner has we speculated that Nottingham Express Transit 208 was about to enter the workshops for its refurbishment than it was seen in service carrying a revised livery. You may remember that this tram has recently been stripped of … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: The early liveries of Edinburgh Trams

Posted on Friday 20 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

It seems strange that a system which has yet to open has already had so many different livery styles but that is exactly what has happened in Edinburgh with no fewer than four different liveries carried so far. Starting off … Continue reading →

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Stagecoach Supertram service changes: 13th-26th January 2014

Posted on Friday 20 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Services between Tinsley/Meadowhall South and Meadowhall Interchange on Stagecoach Supertram will be suspended between Monday 13th and Sunday 26th January due to essential highway works which forms part of the Bus Rapid Transit scheme. A replacement bus service will be … Continue reading →

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Dundee tram plan rejected

Posted on Friday 20 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

City leaders in Dundee have rejected plans put forward by consultants to introduce a small tram system in the city. The £20 million scheme would have seen a circular route introduced around the city, similar to the one in San … Continue reading →

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Five for £5 ticket back in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 20 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

The popular Group ticket which allows two adults and up to three children (or just two adults) to unlimited travel on the tram for just £5 is returning for the Christmas holidays. The ticket is available everyday from Monday 23rd … Continue reading →

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Car hits tram in Oldham town centre

Posted on Friday 20 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

It didn’t take long did it? The first collision between a car and a tram on the Oldham town centre extension of Manchester Metrolink has taken place with an incident happened shortly after 1500 on Thursday 19th December. The collision … Continue reading →

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Oldham town centre line to open 27th January 2014

Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Providing that there is no adverse wintry weather conditions in the meantime Transport for Greater Manchester have announced that the Oldham town centre extension will open to the public on Monday 27th January 2014. As previously announced the line between … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Nottingham Express Transit 206 in e-on all over advert

Posted on Wednesday 18 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

As predicted at the weekend Nottingham Express Transit Incentro 206 has now received a full vinyl wrap livery for e-on, replacing 208 which is expected to shortly enter the workshops for a full refurbishment. 206’s advert is almost identical to … Continue reading →

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Metrolink T68 1009 withdrawn

Posted on Tuesday 17 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

The Manchester Metrolink T68 fleet has decreased by one further example with the news that 1009 has now run its last journey. The vehicle had last run back on 2nd December when it operated on the Eccles line and it … Continue reading →

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New look for Edinburgh Trams revealed

Posted on Tuesday 17 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Another tram has made it into Edinburgh city centre, this time to show off the new look for the trams. The mainly white livery remains but Edinburgh Trams branding has been added along with madder stripes both above and below … Continue reading →

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New range of season tickets launched on Nottingham Express Transit

Posted on Tuesday 17 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Regular users of Nottingham Express Transit can now make excellent savings with the launch of a range of season ticket options. The tickets – offering unlimited travel on the NET system – are available for one month, three months, six … Continue reading →

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This week on British Trams Online

Posted on Sunday 15 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

The main site of British Trams Online has been updated this week with four new Photo Galleries covering both traditional trams and light rail systems:

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In Pictures: Original Nottingham Express Transit livery consigned to history

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

The original Dark Green, Black and Silver livery carried by the Nottingham Express Transit Incentro trams from new is no more following the withdrawal of 210 to receive the full refresh and the application of red vinyls on 206, presumably … Continue reading →

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Photo CD available to help Blackpool 761’s move

Posted on Saturday 14 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

To help fund the recent move of Blackpool Jubilee 761 from an open yard in Fleetwood to secure covered accommodation at Blackpool Transport’s Rigby Road Depot a Photo CD has been prepared showing the move of the tram along with … Continue reading →

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Citadis 221 arrives in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 13 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Alstom Citadis 221 has become the sixth of the class to arrive at Wilkinson Street Depot in Nottingham, arriving on 11th December. Just like its five sisters before it the tram was transported from Alstom’s Barcelona plant to Southampton Docks … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Manchester Metrolink 3077 arrives

Posted on Friday 13 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Saturday 7th December saw the arrival of the last M5000 in Manchester of 2014 with 3077 being delivered on the back of a low loader. 3077 arrived at Queens Road Depot shortly after midday before being unloaded and transferred to … Continue reading →

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Late night trams for the New Year in Nottingham

Posted on Friday 13 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

For the first time since opening Nottingham Express Transit are going to offer a service during the early hours of 1st January to aid those coming back from New Year parties in the city centre. Between 0030 and 0200 on … Continue reading →

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Midland Metro fares to rise

Posted on Friday 13 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Midland Metro fares are to increase from 2nd January 2014 to support improvements to the network. In fact the press release from National Express West Midlands give details of both bus and tram fare changes and goes on to say … Continue reading →

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Manchester Metrolink Performance Update

Posted on Friday 13 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

The latest statistics of Manchester Metrolink have been released giving details on the performance of the service, any major incidents, trams out of service and the number of complaints received. The latest document concentrates on periods 5, 6 and 7 … Continue reading →

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Overhead problems cause delays for Tramlink

Posted on Friday 13 December 2013 by Gareth Prior

Services between Wimbledon and Therapia Lane were suspended on Tuesday 10th December during the morning rush hour after a fault with the overhead lines was discovered. Engineers were quickly despatched to the scene to repair the fault but trams were … Continue reading →

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